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Skill 1: Aerospace & Flight Systems<\/h2>\n\n \n
\n Artifact 1.1<\/span>\n

Air Data Unit (ADU) Dynamic Response Testing<\/h3>\n \n
\n \"ADU\n

Figure 1.1: ADU test bench setup during wind tunnel perturbation testing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Problem:<\/strong> Verifying sensor accuracy for angle of attack and sideslip measurements on uncrewed aircraft required determining the internal dynamic behavior of the Air Data Unit.<\/p>\n

Action:<\/strong> Executed wind tunnel perturbation tests across varying fan RPMs to record transient responses and evaluate physical aerodynamic behavior against sensor outputs.<\/p>\n

Result:<\/strong> Extracted critical natural frequency and damping ratio parameters, establishing data reliability boundaries for flight testing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n Artifact 1.2<\/span>\n

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Credential & Flight Proficiency<\/h3>\n

Certification:<\/strong> FAA Small Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot & Virginia Tech Flight Proficiency Certificate<\/p>\n \n

\n \"FAA\n

Figure 1.2: FAA Remote Pilot License and VT Flight Proficiency documentation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Problem:<\/strong> Executing outdoor field deployment and research flight evaluations required formal regulatory licensing and verified operational flight proficiency.<\/p>\n

Action:<\/strong> Studied airspace regulations and safety protocols, passing the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test and completing Virginia Tech\u2019s flight proficiency exam.<\/p>\n

Result:<\/strong> Earned FAA Part 107 licensing to legally and safely pilot uncrewed aircraft for research and defense applications.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n Artifact 1.3<\/span>\n

NASA Student Launch Initiative Proposal & Management<\/h3>\n
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Problem:<\/strong> Launching Virginia State University’s inaugural NASA Student Launch team required navigating complex proposal milestones and technical rocket designs from scratch.<\/p>\n

Action:<\/strong> Served as Operational Manager and Payload Team Leader, guiding 30+ students and 5 faculty\/industry advisors through NASA’s formal review milestones.<\/p>\n

Result:<\/strong> Successfully established the university’s aerospace team infrastructure and met national project milestones.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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